stereo

1 of 2

noun

ste·​reo ˈster-ē-ˌō How to pronounce stereo (audio)
ˈstir-
plural stereos
1
: stereotype
2
[by shortening]
a
: stereophonic reproduction
b
: a stereophonic sound system

stereo

2 of 2

adjective

1
a
: stereoscopic
b
: produced by or as if by means of a stereotype
2
: stereophonic

Examples of stereo in a Sentence

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Noun
During a scene where Olmo and Miguel finally fix the stereo and begin dancing, Eimbcke wanted a more rambunctious reaction. — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026 A couple of cinder blocks and a few boards built a bookshelf/TV/stereo stand. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Adjective
Morpho uses advanced stereo vision with professional-grade color calibration. — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 20 July 2026 Bryce Gonzales, having performed similarly sacred duties for the Jeff Parker IVtet, recorded and mixed the show live to stereo tape at Los Angeles venue Zebulon. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for stereo

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1823, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1876, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of stereo was circa 1823

Rhymes for stereo

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“Stereo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stereo. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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stereo

1 of 2 noun
ste·​reo ˈster-ē-ˌō How to pronounce stereo (audio)
ˈstir-
1
: stereophonic reproduction
2
: a stereophonic sound system

stereo

2 of 2 adjective
1
: of or relating to the seeing of objects in three dimensions
2
: stereophonic

More from Merriam-Webster on stereo

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